The fortune telling was so accurate that I accidentally accumulated a huge amount of merit!

Chapter 338 It's good enough if I don't cheat others! (2nd update)
Xie Xuzhi glanced at Gu Yuan with a detached look, but it sent a shiver down Gu Yuan's spine. How long had it been since his boss had looked at him like that?

"Next time, make your act more convincing!"

Gu Yuan then realized that when he was mentally complaining about those old men who were so keen on having a 'sense of participation', he had inadvertently revealed the contents of his notebook.

He immediately closed his laptop in embarrassment, but inwardly he was crying: Oh no, I got caught slacking off by my boss, I'm doomed!!!

Gu Yuan immediately chickened out and fawned over him, changing the subject: "Boss, the selection competition is about to start, shall we go watch it?"

After saying that, he lowered his head. As long as he couldn't see the boss's eyes, the creepy feeling in his heart finally disappeared.

Xie Xuzhi glanced at Gu Yuan, clearly aware of his ulterior motives, but did not expose him.

He then gave other instructions: "Settle Long Ling's identity properly, and leave the rest to Yun Ran!"

After saying that, Xie Xuzhi walked straight out of the conference room.

Gu Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. No wonder so many people from the Special Administration Bureau who were causing trouble hadn't managed to achieve anything. The pressure emanating from the boss was truly unbearable for most people.

Many cunning old foxes from prominent families in Kyoto could be seen through by Xie Xuzhi, and Gu Yuan was genuinely afraid of Xie Xuzhi's gaze.

Taking out his phone, Gu Yuan logged into the internal system and entered Long Ling's identity. From today onwards, Long Ling is considered a specially appointed employee of the Special Administration Bureau.

And in the column for his direct supervisor, Yun Ran's name was clearly written.

After finishing all that, Gu Yuan took out his phone and called Yun Ran.

Yunran had just entered the venue and was drawing lots when her phone rang. At the same time, the result of the lottery she pressed was announced.

Looking at the bright yellow lettering "Number One" on the screen, Yunran immediately felt unlucky.

He immediately felt a surge of anger upon seeing the number on the phone.

But she answered the call anyway.

"Ranran, the matter concerning Long Ling has been settled. Furthermore, he is now under your supervision."

Since Xie Xuzhi had agreed to help her reveal Long Ling's identity to Guo Minglu, she had no doubts. However, she never expected that she would be 'promoted'.

"Okay, we'll talk about it later!"

After saying that, she hung up the phone without waiting for Gu Yuan to say anything more. She had just picked up a junk number and wasn't in the mood for it.

After everyone had drawn their lots, the staff member used a megaphone to announce, "Now, everyone, please proceed to your designated areas according to your assigned numbers."

This selection competition has four competition areas: Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow.

The yellow area that Yunran drew was the arena with various illusion attacks, as recorded in the previous rules.

She wasn't afraid of illusion attacks, but whether others could withstand them was another matter.

If those people are really affected by the illusion and act recklessly, it could affect her.

Every year during the competition, the qualifying rounds in the yellow zone suffer the most severe losses. Those who are attacked by the illusion are either eliminated because they try to avoid the illusion but repeatedly break the rules in order to protect themselves.

The ginseng fruit was delivered to Qingmu Daoren and the others. Upon hearing that Yun Ran had actually drawn the selection venue in the yellow area, the expressions on everyone's faces changed unpredictably.

"Yunran should be fine. She was able to come and go freely in the illusionary realm in the Northwest before."

"Yes, yes, others may not be able to do it, but Yunran is definitely no problem."

...Yun Ran moved to the yellow area and changed into clothes specially for the competition. These clothes had specific talismans on them.

This is to prevent anyone from encountering unavoidable dangers and endangering their life during the competition.

The talismans on these items can offer some protection when a player faces mortal danger.

"Where is contestant number 01?!"

Yun Ran immediately raised her hand: "Here!"

Those who drew the yellow area in the lottery, except for a few who appeared normal, mostly wore expressions of deep pessimism.

Clearly, they also knew or had heard about the 'achievements' of the area marked in yellow.

At this moment, seeing Yun Ran's vibrant spirit, everyone's eyes were all on her.

Because of Gu Yuan's previous antics, many people present recognized Yun Ran.

If some people previously suspected foul play because they thought they had drawn numbers from the yellow zone, now that suspicion has largely dissipated.

The person who can cause such a commotion on this island is definitely not someone without connections.

Even Yunran drew a number from the yellow section, so it's probably just bad luck for them.

Yun Ran ignored the gazes directed at her, stepped forward, and walked into the competition center.

What appeared to be an ordinary arena to outsiders suddenly transformed before Yun Ran's eyes.

What came into view was the back mountain of Qingfeng Temple, the place that had once brought her countless joys.

Yun Ran immediately showed some interest: "The people in the Xuanmen sect of this small world are quite skilled; they were able to create such a powerful illusion."

Although she knew this place was fake, and that this place that made her feel comfortable and relaxed could at any moment throw something that would deliver a fatal blow, Yunran still felt very happy.

People in the audience can freely choose which area to watch, and the eyes of Qingmu Daoren and the others are all fixed on the area with yellow characters.

Yun Ran remained motionless on the stage, her expression seemingly quite pleased.

Abbot Jiechen immediately sensed something was wrong. Based on previous competitions, if someone who stepped onto the stage was very happy, it meant that she had fallen into the most dangerous illusion.

"Hopefully, this girl won't get scammed."

Upon hearing this, Long Ling snorted coldly: "She'd be tricked? It'd be good enough if she didn't trick others!"

Ginseng Fruit's gaze immediately fell on Long Ling: "Master told me to keep an eye on you. I will relay every word you say to her."

Dragon Spirit: ...

Thinking of Yun Ran, that shameless little madman, I really would fight him.

Ugh! I'm so angry! He was actually threatened by a little kid!

He wanted to pull out his dragon claw right now and give this clueless brat a good beating!

Now that Daoist Qingmu knew Long Ling's identity, his gaze towards Long Ling carried a hint of apprehension.

However, he did not expect that this dragon spirit, who was feared by everyone, seemed to be very afraid of Yun Ran. Otherwise, he would not have been threatened by Yun Ran's junior disciple.

Then, Daoist Qingmu's gaze fell on the ginseng fruit. He hadn't noticed it before, but now, looking at the ginseng fruit again, he couldn't see its fate.